Ford Ecosport: Front Drive Halfshafts / Removal and Installation - Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) – MI4, FWD

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, Halfshaft TKIT-1997-LM2 TKIT-1997-F/FM2 TKIT-1997-FLM2
	205-775 Protector, Halfshaft Seal
	205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub
	211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) Remover, Tie-Rod End

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
   

1. Remove the retainers and the under body shield.
   

1.   WARNING: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.

   Remove the bolt and position the brake hose aside.
   

1.   WARNING: Make sure that the alignment line is not twisted.

   Remove the bolt, detach the retainer and position aside the front wheel speed sensor.
   

1.   WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

   NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.

   NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

   Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and bolt.
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

   Remove and discard the tie rod end nut.
   

1. Using the specia tooll, separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
   Use Special Service Tool: 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D)  Remover, Tie-Rod End.

1. Using the special tool, press the halfshaft from the front wheel bearing and wheel hub. Support the halfshaft in a level position.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B)  Remover, Front Wheel Hub.

1. Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining strap and nuts.
   

1. NOTICE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

   NOTE: Do not pull on the halfshaft or the CV joint will separate. Always pull on the intermediate shaft.

   Remove the halfshaft.
   

1. Install the seal protector.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-775  Protector, Halfshaft Seal.

Installation

1. NOTE: Inspect the halfshaft seal for wear or damage and install a new seal if necessary.

   If damaged, replace the halfshaft seal.
   Refer to: Halfshaft Seal RH (307-01 Automatic Transmission) .
   

1. Inspect the inboard end of the halfshaft.
   

1. Inspect the outboard end of the halfshaft.
   

1. NOTE: Do not fully install the shaft at this time.

   Using seal protector, install the halfshaft splines through the seal protector and remove the seal protector.
   Remove Special Service Tool: 205-775  Protector, Halfshaft Seal.

1. Install the intermediate shaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is centered in the concave groove of the intermediate shaft bearing bracket.
   

1. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

   Install the new intermediate shaft bearing strap and new intermediate shaft bearing strap nuts.
   Torque:
      Tighten the lower nut :   44 lb.in (5 Nm)
      Tighten the upper nut :   18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
      Tighten the lower nut :   18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Position the halfshaft through the wheel bearing.
   

1. Using special tool, pull the halfshaft into the front wheel bearing and wheel hub.
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-161 (T97P-1175-A)  Installer, Halfshaft.

1. NOTICE: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

   NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

   1. Attach the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle.
      
   2. Install the new tie rod end nut.
      Torque: 39 lb.ft (53 Nm)

1. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

   Insert the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install a new bolt and nut.
   Torque: 38 lb.ft (52 Nm)

1. NOTE: Only tighten the hub nut finger tight at this stage.

   Install the wheel hub nut.
   

1.   WARNING: Make sure that the alignment line is not twisted.

   • Position back the front wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
     Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
   • Attach the wheel speed sensor retainer.
     

1.   WARNING: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.

   Position the brake hose and install the bolt.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. NOTICE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

   NOTICE: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the components may occur.

   NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

   While an assistant applies the brake, install the new wheel hub nut.
   Torque: 188 lb.ft (255 Nm)

1. Check the transmission fluid level.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, General Procedures).
   

1. Install the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the underbody shield and the retainers.